“Age Just a Number! Rohit Sharma Becomes Oldest Ever No. 1 ODI Batter”

In a milestone moment for cricket, Rohit Sharma has surged to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI batting rankings, claiming the No. 1 spot for the first time in his illustrious career.

At 38 years and 182 days, Sharma also became the oldest player ever to reach the summit of the ODI batting charts. He displaced teammate Shubman Gill and Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran to achieve the feat.

How He Did It

Sharma’s climb was fuelled by a stellar performance in the recent ODI series against Australia national cricket team. He amassed 202 runs in the three-match series — including an unbeaten 121 from 125 balls in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground. His average for the series stood at a remarkable 101.

Why It Matters

This accomplishment adds to the legacy of one of India’s most prolific ODI openers — despite years of top-10 rankings, he had never previously held the No. 1 spot. 

It underlines Sharma’s enduring class and adaptability, proving that age has not diminished his impact in the 50-over format.

For Indian cricket, it strengthens the batting cupboard with yet another world-class performer topping global charts.

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What’s Next

Having reached the summit, Sharma now aims to maintain his position — the chase hardly ends at the top. He will carry his form into future series, while rivals will eye closing the gap. Meanwhile, his achievement serves as inspiration: it shows that persistence, reinvention, and peak performances can write new chapters — even deep into a career.